The high elbow catch is not given credit for it’s importance in most classes or articles. It’s not an easy motion to master and will break down quickly under duress, unless it has been practiced constantly and well. Having a “feel” for the water is more about knowing what you should be feeling on your […]

The flutter kick is often discussed but little taught. Common phrases include “kick from the hip”, “don’t let your knees drop”, “don’t kick with your knees”, “keep your kick in the shadow of your body”, and so on. But these tell us nothing about how to actually do it. Here is Sun Yang swimming in […]

It takes planning and experimentation to master fueling during exercise. The guideline below will give you some ideas on where to start. There are an almost endless number of options for what you can eat or drink – my recommendation is to start simple and start early, in the 0ff-season, six to nine months before […]

You signed up for a race and you want a plan. Confidence in what you’re doing each day is crucial. Getting quick answers to your training questions seems like a luxury, but a partner to work with would feel…well…professional. And it would be really nice if the right workout showed up in your email each […]